FORTUNE's annual ranking of America's leading businesswomen

Martore, who became CEO a year ago, is giving USA Today owner Gannett a makeover, investing in digital and charging for online content. Though profits fell 22% in 2011, investors are
confident in Martore's strategy: Since she took over the company, its stock returned 72% to investors.

From the October 8, 2012 issue

How we pick the Power 50

The list is compiled by FORTUNE editors, who consider four criteria: the size and importance of the woman's business in the global economy, the health and direction of the business, the
arc of the woman's career (resume and runway ahead), and societal and cultural influence.